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Job Description
Role: Material Performance Technician Team: Materials Quality Scope: Individual Contributor, P2 Years of
Experience:
3-5 Location: Ventura, CA Fabrics, trims, and other raw materials are the foundation of Patagonia products and central to our mission to “save our home planet.” The Material Performance Technician provides hands-on support for material performance testing in the lab, ensuring accurate data collection to support material development, innovation, and quality initiatives.
This role is responsible for executing tests, maintaining equipment, organizing samples and data, and prioritizing work to meet deadlines and project needs.
What You:
’ll Do: Perform routine and specialized material tests according to ASTM, AATCC, ISO and internal protocols within required timelines.
- Prepare material samples for testing; operate lab equipment and ensure proper calibration and maintenance.
Accurately document and organize test results, noting special parameters or unique results. Consistently track and update materials and test results within the data system; communicate results with Material Performance Engineers and other cross functional partners.
- Report test results promptly to appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab environment, including filing samples and reports.
- Coordinate shipping of samples to third-party labs and file incoming third-party test reports; ensure timely communication of results.
Write and edit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assist in updating test documentation.
- Support troubleshooting of test equipment and processes as needed.
Actively participate in the development, utilization, and maintenance of lab equipment, fabric information systems, and process updates to improve efficiency and accuracy. Prioritize multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines and shifting project
requirements:
.
Who You Are:
Passionate – You care deeply
about:
materials and saving our planet. Adaptable – You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Resilient – You remain confident and composed through change. Nimble – You respond swiftly to evolving needs without compromising quality. Team Player – You bring positive energy and collaborate effectively.
Integrity-Driven – You present results objectively and without bias. Quality-Focused – You prioritize material integrity above all else.
Experience:
You Bring: High School Diploma required; Associate degree or technical certification in textiles, materials science, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent
experience:
1–3 years of laboratory testing
experience:
Familiarity with textile testing standards and industry-standard test methods. Basic understanding of textile construction and properties to interpret test results. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and data entry systems. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational
skills:
, and ability to follow protocols. Ability to exercise professionalism and deliver results against tight and complex timelines. Flexible and adaptable to changes in work environment and scope of responsibility. Strong interpersonal
skills:
and ability to work with diverse teams.
- Demonstrates initiative, conscientiousness, and complete follow-through on
responsibilities:
Team player attitude; positive energy; alignment with Patagonia’s core values. Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Physical
Requirements:
Ability to carry and roll out 20-30 pound rolls of fabric. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, for cutting and testing samples. Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time. Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor within a flexible and (at times noisy) work environment.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks using a computer mouse and keypad. Hiring Range: $68,000-$85,000 USD Annual At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including
skills:
/capabilities,
experience:
, and available budget. Note the full pay range for this role ranges from: $ 67,920.00 - $101,880.00 USD Annual. The Hiring Range reflects where in the range we intend to hire for this role. Employee Conduct It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
Equal Employment
Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law. Patagonia’s Mission Statement We're in business to save our home planet.
Our Reason for Being At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something
about:
it. Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing—as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking and trail running. These are silent sports. None require an engine; rarely do they deliver the cheers of a crowd.
In each, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection with nature. As the climate crisis deepens, we see a potential, even probable end to such moments, and so we’re fighting to save them. We donate our time, services and at least 1 percent of our sales to help hundreds of grassroots organizations all over the world so that they can remain vigilant, and protect what’s irreplaceable.
At the same time, we know that we risk saving a tree only to lose the forest—a livable planet. As the loss of biodiversity, arable soils, coral reefs and fresh water all accelerate, we are doing our best to address the causes, and not just symptoms, of global warming. Staying true to our core values during forty-plus years in business has helped us create a company we're proud to run and work for.
To stay in business for at least forty more, we must defend the place we all call home.
